Eschen (German pronunciation:[ˈɛʃn̩]ⓘ;High Alemannic:Escha) is amunicipality in the north of Liechtenstein. It covers an area of 10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi), and is one of the five communes in theUnterland electoral district. As of 2024, it has a population of 4,629 inhabitants.
Archeological evidence points to some pre-historic settlements in the region. Eschen was established as "Essane" during the Rätic reign in 842 CE. The name of the village Nendeln appears in written text from the 14th century CE. It is given by different names such as Nendla, Endlen, and Anndlen.[3] The first lower secondary school was opened in Eschen in 1906.[4]
Eschen is locally administered by the mayor and a ten member municipal council, elected every four years.[8] The incumbent mayor is Tino Quaderer, since2019.[7]
^ab"Einwohnerstatistik 2023" [Population Statistics 2023](PDF).Gemeinde Eschen-Nendeln (in German).Archived(PDF) from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved18 August 2024.
